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Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)French Embassy

The State Department has issued the following notice

 

 Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment.

 

However, my fiance has not yet received his Packet 3.  We are filling out what we think will be included in the Packet 3 based upon what folks here at VJ have said so he can be ready.   Does anyone know how long it takes to get the Packet 3 from the French Embassy?

 

Also, we would like to schedule the medical close to the time of the interview, because it is expensive for my fiance to travel to Paris twice.  Any other French fiances have advice about the medical/interview process?

 

Thanks!

Appelle ce Numero c'est le Departement Of Defense Number, Ils vont te dire si effectivement l'embassade a deja envoye le packet3. et si oui, tes pas obliger de recevoir cela pour commencer a rassembler les documents.Du moment ou le packet 3 a ete envoye, tu peux deja passer a l'etape suivante.

DOS number 202 663 1225 then dial 1 and then 0 to speak to a representative.

Bonne chance pour tout.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-08-02 15:17:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanCameroon .packet 3 anyone know if application form go first or all are bring togheter on interview date?

Can anyone who have been through K1 visa in cameroon tell me if after receiving packet 3, I need to send application form to embassy or I just need to bring everything on the Interview date?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-08-02 15:12:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone file k1 after i130 or i730 denied (merged)

I see you have already filed the I129F, I am not sure of your culture, but is a traditional marriage in Cameroon considered a legal marriage in that country?

 

good luck

If the traditionnal marriage was considered legal, they would have approved the I130, on the basis that I am married. They refuse the visa on the basis that I am not married.asking me to show them a valid marriage certificate which I do not have.

I would be very very surprised if they come with K1 denial on the basis that I am married now, it would just mean that they need to fixe the law on what is a legal marriage.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-08-04 11:18:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone file k1 after i130 or i730 denied (merged)

I see you have already filed the I129F, I am not sure of your culture, but is a traditional marriage in Cameroon considered a legal marriage in that country?
 
good luck

I really do not know. But last time when they refuse to issue the visa they say because I do not have a marriage certificate.
Yes i have applied for K1 visa and she is waiting for the interview.

TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-27 22:40:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone file k1 after i130 or i730 denied (merged)

Another cautionary tale - DON'T HAVE ANY MARRIAGE CEREMONY BEFORE ENTERING THE US ON THE K-1.

See what can happen when you decide on your own that a non-legal marriage ceremony before going to the US is okay for the K-1. It's not what you think that matters. It is what the US Embassy/Consulate thinks.



I read thru all this post and would like to share my case to have your thought.
My " wife" and I have a baby born in 2009 when I left cameroon for the US.
In 2010 i got approve asylum and apply for I 730( asylee family ) which is like I130.
After a DNA on my daughter, they apprive my daughter case but refuse to issue the visa to my "wife". Because I did not have a valid marriage certificate.
My wife receive form 221g stating that the petition is been returned to the us with a recomandation to be revoke.
.the true is that I did a traditional marriage back then, and it was not registered.
I become a us citizen in 2013 and apply for k1 visa.
My wife will go for interview next month.
Do you think her K1 visa can be dened on the base that she previously state she was married?
Last time they refuse on the base that she was not married.
Share yoyr thought please.












TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-27 22:29:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone file k1 after i130 or i730 denied (merged)

My I730 were denied in 2010, the reason the consular give to my wife was that I do not have a valid marrige certificate( I only did a customary marriage back then and had no valid document, a part from some affidavids from family members and parents).

Well I have enconter many cases on this site were the K1 visa was denied because of members was married traditionaly,and the consular advised them to apply for Cr1.

My fear now is that they might refuse to issue the K1 visa on the base that I had a traditional marriage.

Your thought would be very helpul.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-26 07:16:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone file k1 after i130 or i730 denied (merged)

Hi I just read over your experience and would share mine and ask you what you guys think, if the K1 visa might be approved or dinied.

*did a traditionnal marriage with my wife back in 2003

*my wife and I have a daughter, born 2009 just after I left Cameroon for the US

*I petition for ny wife and daughter in 2010, I730(petition for asylee relative, similar to I130)got approved of my daughter case, but denied for ny wife, because I did not have a valid or official marriage certificate(since I am only married according to our tradition)

* got my citizenship thru the Navy,im 2013, Petition for I129F and ask for case expedition, Got approved, and the case is being forwarded to Us embassy Yaounde for interview,

*I dont have pictures with my wife, because I have never like pictures(which I regret now), the only proof I have are money orders I send to take care of them, and the phone bills.

*Forgot to mention that I got my I129F approved even though I did not meet my fiancee during the past 2 years because I couldn't as a former asylee.

With all this being said, do you think the embassy in Yaounde will question my reletionship with my fiancee ? they already ask me in the pass to do the DNA of my daughter which I did and they approved my daughter case,.since I did not want to separate my daughter from her mother, I didn't take her visa.Last time I understand they refuse to issue the visa for my wife because I did not have a valid marriage certificate, I hope this time they will be looking for a genune relationship which I think is easily proved with our biological daughter.would you think the lack of picture in this case could cause a denied of visa to my "wife" fiancee?

Would greatly appreciate to read from you guys. Please let me know what you guys think on this case.

thank you


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-19 17:44:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK-1 interview at the CAMEROONIAN EMBASSY -Yaounde.

Can anyone tell me what are the doctor fees for K1 visa in Yaounde please?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-08-11 07:41:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK-1 interview at the CAMEROONIAN EMBASSY -Yaounde.

Packet 3 Yaounde. Hope future cameroonian K1 visa applicant would have an easy life.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-27 20:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK-1 interview at the CAMEROONIAN EMBASSY -Yaounde.


I dont know as much about the K-1 process,however, I am sure the criminal record part is the same all across the board. I have attached the information regarding that. Hope this helps and someone else can be of more assistance regarding your other questions. :thumbs:

 

Can anyone of you please give me a head up with the K3 package from US embassy Yaounde,? would greatly appreciate to have a copy forwarded to me.

Thank You.


On this note,

What if the benificiary doesn't have a "mailing address" or a post box to receive mail? I don't remember putting either his or my email on our I129F (I forgot to send in the notification form, so i just received a hard copy of NOA2 and could check it online). I did however put his phone number on one. Any ideas about this?

Also, is there a fee the benificiary has to pay in excess of medical or interview fees? Does anyone have updated information pertaining to this?

And last, does the beneficiary have to have a sort of "criminal record" from each city they have lived in for x number of years? I read this somewhere but don't know if it includes Cameroon.

Hoping somebody who has recently gone through this can help....







 

Can anyone of you please give me a head up with the K3 package from US embassy Yaounde,? would greatly appreciate to have a copy forwarded to me.

Thank You.


Packet 3 is basically a set of instructions on how to proceed once Yaounde receives your file from the NVC. Ours was emailed to me (Petitioner) - maybe b/c I had called them the week before to find out if they had received our case file. They tell you which forms you need to fill, picture requirements, what to bring as evidence of relationship and give you the contact info for the two doctors who do the medicals. They advice you to make an appoinment to do your medical at least two weeks before your interview date. The doctor sends the results directly to the embassy and you get a copy as well. You will need to call the embassy to schedule an interview. I hope this answered your questions. Good Luck!

 

Can anyone of you please give me a head up with the K3 package from US embassy Yaounde,? would greatly appreciate to have a copy forwarded to me.

Thank You.


Hi guys,
Hope you are all doing great in your visa journey.
Can i have an idea on the content of packet 3 at the Yaounde embassy?
When are they scheduling medicals?prior to interview or the same day?
What if i drop my packet 3 directly at the embassy?
Thanks in advance.




 

Can anyone of you please give me a head up with the K3 package from US embassy Yaounde,? would greatly appreciate to have a copy forwarded to me.

Thank You.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-16 20:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNew Tax Return Transcript After AP?

No do not worry about that. At the time you presented what you were suppose to.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-16 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiontime from NOA2 to packet 3?

Hello, Jon& Lita.
For Indonesian Consulate, I think your fiancee will not receive anything from the consulate/embassy. In fact, it was me the US citizen that received notification/ package 3 in form of email.
Did you put email address in your I-129F package? (can't remember the exact form)
When you call the NVC, they should be able to give you the JAK# .
The NVC had our case for like a week before they sent it out to Jakarta.
Wish you luck smile.gif




How long did it take for us embassy to send you packet 3 from the time they receive your file from the NVC?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-04 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan I ask for case Expedition to the Consulate?

I want just trying to know if someone has ever ask for a case expedite at the Us Consulate?AfteNVC forward the Case to the embassy of course.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-17 18:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhen and who? file the DS-156/DS-156K/DS-157 ???

OK, a little help here please!!!

 

I am the Petitioner and the US citizen, my I-129F petition as of today it was approved and sent to the NVC and it should be by now in its way to the US consulate in Havana Cuba. My confusion is : I already filed up the online forms (DS-156/DS-156K and DS-157)  the ds-156 it shows is valid for 3 more month, But I have all those forms here with me in the US, NOW: What should I do? send all those forms to her in Cuba? Or when I filed online that was enough and the consulate in Havana has them already? 

 

I don't know.... any advise or comments will help.

 

Thank you.

You still have a long way to go. When Embassy received your package from NVC, they will send you the Petitioner, Packet 3, which is the list off all form your fiancee will need to file. make sure you read carefully and follow all the instructions.

from there you will know wht to do. you can alson spend more time on this site nd read people stories, it will helps you know what is ahead.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-08-06 17:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDo I need to ask for an extension to my petition?

Since he needs them for his medical exam, my fiance is applying for his criminal records from 3 countries that he's lived in and it's taking longer than we had hoped. We might not have everything ready by December 28th, which is supposedly when our approved K-1 petition expires....does anyone know if we need to apply for some type of extension, and how to go about doing that? He is from the Czech Republic and will have his medical and interview in London. Thank you very much!

I have the same situation and I wrote to the embassy, but they told me I didn't have to write that they will extend it automaticaly, and they did it.so do not worry by law they can extend it.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-11-21 13:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy

AT CEAC my case statut is READY

 

pleaz what does it mean?

 


Edited by TKBRAVO, 19 July 2013 - 03:36 PM.

TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-19 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC to embassy I129F

Anybody klnows what is the time frame for NVC to send the file to embassy?

Ca depend du dossier mais generalement c'est entre une et quatre semaines. Bonne chance


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-12 16:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved at Vermont! - 3 months, 2 weeks.

EVERYONE CAN APPLY FOR CASE EXPEDITE. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOOSE. I TRIED AND MY CASE GOT APPROVED AFTER 3 WEEKS OF NOA1


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-10 19:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPetition Approved - NVC receipt timeline

Got approved on june 07, call NVC on the 19th and they told me they send it to us embassy Yaounde on 20th. call the embassy , they told me they have not yet received my case that I shoul call NVC. but when i check the tracking number on DHL, the packet has been deliverd on June 28. what should I do now


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-02 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPending doc at Embassy sent and received, no response

Hi, have almost the same situation, NVC send my case to embassy since June 20, I track it via and find it has been delivered on June 24th. The embassy still told me they don't have my case yet.

This is what a see on the US department of state.

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
In Transit

Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center.
 
can anyone teel me how long before the embassy send you packet 3? why they told me they don't have my file when it has been deliverd to them on June 24th?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-04 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsjust called NVC..8 weeks before receiving?

Holy #######...I thought all the waiting for noa2 was it...
I just called the NVC to see if they have gotten my approved petition yet (I was approved only since Monday) and said to call back on about three to six weeks. But she says something was changed and they are estimating 8 WEEKS.....

They always said the same ######. call back after 5 days you will have your case number at least.

I waited 1 one week , and call everyday.usually it's less than a week.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-12 18:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview letter ( when ? )

If it says Case ready for interview, I would go right to the embassy with the required documents.You can call DOS phone number and ask them the exact date of your interview, Go ahead a to the medical and everything.here is the DOS phone number 2026631225 then dial 1 and 0 to speak to someone. Good luck


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-17 18:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsConsulate Received! But no email what do I do next?

Thanks I checked on this website using my case # https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?

I get this but I haven't received a email


U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Ready
Immigrant Visa Case Number: MOS************ 01 MOS
Case Creation Date: 15-Jul-2013
Status Updated Date: 22-Jul-2013

Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state..../info_3731.html

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.













Mine is the same. all we have to do is to wait that they send us packet 3. I called DOS number (2026631225 then dial 1 and 0

to speak) and they told me to wait.when the embassy send you packet 3 it will still in the same status even after your interview. just be patient. it takes time


Edited by TKBRAVO, 24 July 2013 - 09:31 AM.

TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-24 09:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

You can typically get the packet from the US embassy website for that country, just takes a little digging (search tool helps). 

No way, you can't imagine how far I went looking for this packet3. anyway the consulate finaly send it to me, and my hope is that future Cameroonian members will not stress the way I did waiting for this packet 3.

They take almost 1 month from the date they received my file from NVC fo send me packet3.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-26 07:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

Just wanted to inform members that Packet 3 difers from US consulates, from what I have read so far. In Cameroon, you gather all application forms and supporting documents and bring them all on interview date.No need to send Ds 156, Ds 230 and DS 156k, DS 157 in advence like others consulates.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-26 07:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

Her is packet3 for Cameroon Us embassy hope it helps future members

Attached Files


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-25 08:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

Help me guys, I have been waiting for packet 3 for 1 month already!!!!


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-15 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

I see. The only thing I can say is to call them again and tell them DHL tracking says they have had your case since June 24th and you would like to know when they will contact you about filling out the forms and scheduling an interview.

My fiance call the embassy today, and they ask her to call back in 2 weeks.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-10 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

NVC doesn't schedule K-1 appointments. Your appointment date won't pass if you have not even made the appointment yet. Does NVC say they have your case still? Sometimes there is administrative processing at the NVC stage and it can take longer for them to send it to the consulate.

Case left NVC on June 20, delivered to the US embassy on June 24th. According to DHL track.I don't know why they haven't contact me yet. Call the US embassy today they say when they have my case they will send me an email.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-09 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

 

Call NVC, they scheduled the interview and were suppose to email you with the interview date. I think they might still send you the mail if you ask.

Or at least they can tell you the date of their interview.

I have already call NVC and they told me that they don't schedule the appointment, that I should contact the embassy.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-09 18:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

~ Moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress Reports ~

 

 

Have you tried contacting the consualte that the beneficiary will interview at? You can ask them directly what their procedures are for applying for a K-1 visa through them.

I call the embassy, and the DOS phone number too, the embassy told me they don't have the case yet, and the DOS told me that when they receive the case from DHL, it takes time to do the security scan before the log it into the system, he ask me to keep waiting.which I don't want.I fear the interview date might pass and I don't even know.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-08 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

CAN YOU GUYS TELL ME ON AN AVERAGE HOW LONG IT USUALLY TAKE FOR US CONSULATE TO SEND PACKET 3?

No really, thank you for trying.

Here is what DOS site says:

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
In Transit
Immigrant Visa Case Number: 00000000000            
Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center.
How came the interview date was provided to me? I receive one letter from the NVC but there were not interview date on it.

 



TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-08 14:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHOW LONG BEFORE US CONSULATE SEND PACKET3

CAN YOU GUYS TELL ME ON AN AVERAGE HOW LONG IT USUALLY TAKE FOR US CONSULATE TO SEND PACKET 3?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-07 13:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-157 QUESTION

just look at your g325A when you first applied for I129f


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-10 20:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter I129F approval

I think you can not do that. your wife will have to take it to the Embassy. be patient bro, you will see your fiancee


Edited by TKBRAVO, 10 June 2013 - 07:47 PM.

TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-10 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1 with child and address?
I am also in the military and I know for sure that using your mum address would be the best idea since you might move or be deployed and miss your mails.For the I 129F apply and make surr u ask for an expedite case.they will approve it because u are in the military.all you need to send them is your military order and a letter explaining why you want your case expedited.Good luck and if you need more advice feel free to emaile.
I am also in the military and I know for sure that using your mum address would be the best idea since you might move or be deployed and miss your mails.For the I 129F apply and make surr u ask for an expedite case.they will approve it because u are in the military.all you need to send them is your military order and a letter explaining why you want your case expedited.Good luck and if you need more advice feel free to emaile.
TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-06-16 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS-156 and DS-156K required by Embassy?

How long did it take for the embassy to send you parcket 3 fron the time NVC send your file to them?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-02 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhere is Packet 3 sent to?

, NVC send my case to embassy since June 20, I track it via and find it has been delivered on June 24th. The embassy still told me they don't have my case yet.

This is what a see on the US department of state.

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
In Transit

Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center.
 
can anyone teel me how long before the embassy send you packet 3? why they told me they don't have my file when it has been deliverd to them on June 24th?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-04 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 YAOUNDE CAMEROON

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to the yaounde Embassy to send packet 3?


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-04 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance and petitioner have a child together

Your daughter does not need a K2, she is eligible to be a citizen as you are now a citizen.  She/you will need to file her citizenship with the consulate and get a US passport.  

 

You will likely also run into a problem with the K1 as many people have.  Many people have been denied an I-130 without a marriage certificate and then are denied a K1 because they are married.  A marriage certficiate does not "make you married", it proves you are married.  

 

You ARE married, your wife is not eligible for a K1 visa and they have a record that you have stated you are married.  You either need to get divorced and have a divorce certificate to send with your I-129f or you need to get a marriage certificate and apply for a CR-1.  This is a problem that often happens with what people think are "unofficial" traditional marriages.  The US federal government recognizes them as a marriage but requires a certificate to PROVE it.

If what you say is true, how come do they approve my I129F petition for Fiancee? they are suppose to know better than that.Before I apply for K1 visa, I call USCIS and ask them what I should do, and they recommend me the K1 visa.

I did it and they approve it here in the US. Why would they approve if they know (from expreience of previous cases) that the consulate would refuse to issue the visa?

First I apply for the I730(asyle family relative petition) not the I130 , and secondly,when they refuse the visa to my wife, they ask her to bring a valid marriage certificate.


TKBRAVOMaleCameroon2013-07-24 19:29:00